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One of the most grisly scenes ever in sports took place on Nov. 18, 1985. Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor penetrated the backfield, leaped on the back of Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann, and bulldogged him down as other Giants converged, shattering Theismann’s right leg in several places. Some 53,000 fans at RFK Stadium, plus millions of Monday night TV viewers, witnessed the horrific play, which left Theismann in agony on the field. Seldom-used backup QB Jay Schroeder stepped in and led the Skins to a 23-21 win. Meanwhile, Theismann underwent a rehabilitation process, and vowed to return for his 13th NFL season in 1986. But his right leg failed to cooperate, and he was forced to retire.

In an appearance on the show "Hardly Workin' with Greg Burton on ESPN 950, Redskins historian Mike Richman reviews what he thinks are the Top 5 offensive moments in Redskins history and the Top 5 on the defensive side of the ball. Burton interviewed Richman from Redskins training camp in Richmond, Va. ESPN 950 is the ESPN affiliate in Richmond.

In an appearance on The Chris Russell Show on ESPN 980 on Feb. 11, 2015, Mike Richman compares the last two decades of Redskins futility to the quarter-century period after World War II, another era of Redskins ineptitude. He cites stark similarities between the two periods beyond a sub-.500 winning percentage. He also talks with Russell, the Redskins' beat reporter for ESPN 980, about comparisons between Redskins executive Bruce Allen and Bruce's father, legendary Redskins coach and Hall of Famer George Allen. Check it out!

Former Redskins defensive end Jason Buck is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Buck, who played his last three seasons in D.C. (1991-93) and earned a Super Bowl ring after playing his first four in Cincinnati, is most remembered in Redskins lore for pulling off "The Play" in a 20-17 win over the Cowboys in 1992. He speaks in detail about how "The Play" unfolded, as well as the adversity he faced growing up homeless in his youth, an inspiring sequence in the interview. He also explains that he knew even from a very young age that he'd someday be playing big-time football.

Famed Redskins running back Larry Brown is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." With the 3-11 Redskins backpedaling following their sixth straight defeat, a 24-13 loss to the Giants on Dec. 15, 2014, Brown opines on what's ailing the franchise, where the season went wrong and who's to blame. He also talks about the revered NFL coach who ordered him to be fitted with a hearing aide prior to his rookie season, Vince Lombardi, and his feelings on being shunned for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the same time two of his contemporaries with similar rushing and passing stats, Leroy Kelly and Floyd Little, are in Canton. Brown, one of the Redskins' all-time leading rushers with 5,875 yards, appeared in four straight Pro Bowls from 1969 to 1972.

Former Redskins tight end Clint Didier is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Didier, who caught 19 touchdown passes in his six seasons in D.C. (1982-87) and earned two Super Bowl rings, shares his thoughts on the 3-10 Redskins after a 24-0 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 8, 2014, their fifth straight defeat. He also talks about Super Bowl XXII, when he caught a touchdown pass during the Redskins' 35-point, second-quarter explosion that led to a 42-10 win over the Broncos, as well as his political endeavors. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2010 and 2014.

Former Redskins cornerback Mike Bass is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Bass speaks mostly about his memorable career in D.C., where he intercepted 30 passes, many of them during the Redskins' dominant seasons in the 1970s, and about his 49-yard fumble return for a touchdown in Super Bowl VII. He tells the amazing story of how he was already friends with the Dolphins kicker who infamously fumbled the ball, Garo Yepremian. Bass also talks about how he was inspired early in his career by legendary coach Vince Lombardi.

Former Redskins WR Roy Jefferson is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Jefferson, known as "Sweat Pea," was a dynamic threat for the Redskins from 1971-76, catching 208 passes for 3,119 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. With the 3-7 Redskins in a free-fall (three straight losses), Jefferson shares his thoughts on the team's troubling QB situation with RGIII and whether Griffin's first coach in D.C., Mike Shanahan, got a raw deal by being fired after four seasons. Jefferson also discusses his NFL career playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts (where he earned a Super Bowl ring) and, of course, the Redskins.

Famous Redskins QB Joe Theismann is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." The always-opinionated Theismann evaluates a 3-7 Redskins team with two straight losses, most recently an embarrassing 27-7 disappearing act against the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 16, 2014. He opines on the Redskins' precarious QB situation, with RGIII coming off a terrible performance against the Bucs (23-32, 207 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs, 73.3 rating) and showing what coach Jay Gruden called "fundamental flaw," and is asked if he stands by his preseason comments that Kirk Cousins should be starting over Griffin, for one, because he has better awareness as a pocket passer.

Former Redskins receiver Virgil Seay is Mike Richman's special guest on this episode of "Burgundy & Gold Flashback." Seay, a Redskin from 1981-84, talks about his distinction as one of "The Smurfs," the Redskins' trio of pint-sized receivers at the time. He also compares and contrasts first-year Redskins coach Jay Gruden with Joe Gibbs, whose first season with the Redskins was in 1981, and shares his thoughts on the 3-6 Redskins as they prepare to exit their bye week with a game against Tampa Bay on Nov. 16, 2014.

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Mike Richman is the man with all of the answers when it comes to Redskins history. A journalist who has covered sports for a quarter-century, Mike is the author of the two most comprehensive books on Redskins history – the Washington Redskins Football Vault and The Redskins Encyclopedia. He also served as lead editor and co-author of Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy, a photo-heavy book that highlights the amazing life achievements of legendary Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. Mike's articles on Redskins history have appeared in myriad publications, and he has hosted an award-winning Redskins TV show called “Burgundy & Gold Magazine” and a podcast called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback."

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Redskins historian and journalist Mike Richman is the author of the two most comprehensive books on Redskins history – The Redskins Encyclopedia and the Washington Redskins Football Vault: The History of a Proud Franchise. Mike also served as lead editor and co-author of Joe Gibbs: An Enduring Legacy, a photo-heavy book that reviews the amazing life achievements of legendary Redskins coach Joe Gibbs. Mike has also hosted a podcast focusing on Redskins history called "Burgundy & Gold Flashback," which brings listeners front and center with the team's tradition, and he has produced and hosted a TV show called "Burgundy & Gold Magazine." For his work on "Burgundy & Gold Magazine," Mike won first place for sports coverage in the nationally recognized 2013 Hometown Media Awards sponsored by the Alliance for Community Media. He's been interviewed extensively by print and broadcast media on Redskins...